{"id":84280,"date":"2026-01-28T08:04:51","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T08:04:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/all-news\/minister-strengthens-eswatini-saudi-arabia-energy-ties"},"modified":"2026-01-28T08:25:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T08:25:17","slug":"minister-strengthens-eswatini-saudi-arabia-energy-ties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/all-news\/minister-strengthens-eswatini-saudi-arabia-energy-ties","title":{"rendered":"MINISTER STRENGTHENS ESWATINI\u2013SAUDI ARABIA ENERGY TIES"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Eswatini. <\/strong><\/span><b>The Honourable Minister for Natural Resources and Energy, HRH Prince Lonkhokhela, has returned from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia following a high-level engagement aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in the energy sector.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>According to information from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy, the Minister attended the prestigious <b>Future Minerals Forum<\/b>, a global platform that brings together government leaders, industry experts and investors to discuss sustainable mineral development and energy transition. On the margins of the forum, HRH Prince Lonkhokhela held strategic meetings with officials from the <b>Ministry of Energy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia<\/b> as well as representatives of <b>Saudi Aramco<\/b>, the country\u2019s national oil company.<\/p>\n<p>Discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in key areas of mutual interest, including <b>energy security, infrastructure development, strategic petroleum reserves<\/b>, and opportunities for <b>technical collaboration and investment<\/b>. The engagements reflected a shared commitment to building long-term partnerships that promote sustainable economic growth, regional trade and resilience in energy supply.<\/p>\n<p>The meetings also explored avenues for knowledge exchange and capacity building, particularly in areas related to energy planning, resource management and the development of resilient energy systems. Both sides acknowledged the importance of collaboration in addressing global energy challenges while supporting national development priorities.<\/p>\n<p>HRH Prince Lonkhokhela emphasised Eswatini\u2019s commitment to strengthening international partnerships that contribute to the country\u2019s energy stability and long-term sustainability. He highlighted the importance of learning from global best practices and leveraging strategic partnerships to advance Eswatini\u2019s energy agenda.<\/p>\n<p>The engagement with Saudi Arabia marks a significant step forward in deepening diplomatic and economic relations between the two countries, particularly in the energy sector. It also aligns with Eswatini\u2019s broader efforts to diversify energy sources, strengthen infrastructure and enhance national energy security.<\/p>\n<p>This visit is expected to open new opportunities for cooperation that will support Eswatini\u2019s development goals while fostering mutually beneficial relations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Eswatini<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Eswatini. The Honourable Minister for Natural Resources and Energy, HRH Prince Lonkhokhela, has returned from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia following a high-level engagement aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in the energy sector. 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